KU Counseling Psychology marks 70 years with 2025 Lichtenberg Lecture featuring Rod Goodyear
LAWRENCE — The University of Kansas will celebrate a milestone this fall: the 70th anniversary of its Counseling Psychology Program, highlighted by the 2025 Lichtenberg Lecture featuring renowned scholar Rod Goodyear.
The event will take place from 9 a.m. to noon Nov. 7 at the Burge Union, Forum C/D. A celebratory lunch commemorating the program will follow at noon.
Distinguished Speaker: Rod Goodyear
Rod Goodyear, professor emeritus at the University of Redlands and the University of Southern California, is internationally recognized for his groundbreaking work on the training and supervision of mental health professionals. He co-wrote “Fundamentals of Clinical Supervision” (Bernard & Goodyear, 2019), the most widely cited text in the field of clinical supervision. In 2015, the American Psychological Association (APA) honored him with the Award for Distinguished Lifetime Contributions to Psychology Education and Training.
Workshop overview
The Lichtenberg Lecture also serves as a continuing education (CE) workshop, jointly sponsored by the KU Clinical Psychology and KU Counseling Psychology programs.
The KU Clinical Psychology Program is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists and maintains responsibility for the program and its content.
Participants will engage in an in-depth exploration of supervision and clinical teaching methods essential for professional growth in psychology.
Learning objectives
By the conclusion of the CE workshop, attendees will be able to:
- Differentiate between relationship-focused and clinical teaching interventions in supervision.
- Discuss the strengths and weaknesses of key sources of supervisory information.
- Describe six core clinical teaching interventions used by supervisors.
A celebration of legacy and leadership
Following the lecture, attendees are invited to join faculty, alumni and students in celebrating 70 years of excellence in the KU Counseling Psychology Program. Since its founding, KU Counseling Psychology has advanced the field through research, education and community engagement — preparing generations of professionals dedicated to fostering mental health and well-being.
Event registration
Attendance is free, but registration is required.
Originally published at https://news.ku.edu.
